Valley Thunder is the first full-length account in nearly four decades to examine the sweeping combat at New Market on May 15, 1864 - the battle that opened the pivotal 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign.

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Saturday, October 2, 2010

First, let me apologize for the lack of posts lately. Between unexpected hospital stay and grad school, I've not had much time to post lately. In fact, I was in the hospital and had to miss my scheduled appearance at the Edinburg Old Time Festival last month.

About Me

Charles R. Knight is a native of Richmond, Virginia. He is a former historical interpreter at New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, and currently serves as Curator of the Douglas MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, Virgina. Charlie has written articles for various Civil War and railroad publications, including Blue & Gray Magazine, Classic Trains, and the National Railway Historical Society Bulletin. He lives in Norfolk, Virginia, with his wife and son.